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Paralegal/Legal Assistant - Portland
Program Info
Paralegal Program
The paralegal/legal assistant field has been identified as one of the fastest growing career opportunities in the United States today. This program is designed to provide students with fundamental knowledge of legal terminology, substantive and procedural law, drafting and research. Graduates of this program will be qualified to assist an attorney in private or corporate practice.
You will gain the necessary tools to provide vital assistance to lawyers, clients and courts. Legal Assistants (paralegals) may not provide legal services directly to the public, except as permitted by law.
Paralegal Class Training
The Paralegal program provides class training in:
- Introduction to Legal Assisting
- Legal Ethics and Social Responsibility
- American National Government
- Civil Procedures
- Torts
- Legal Research and Writing I,II
- Wills, Trusts and Probate
- Criminal Procedures
You'll learn fundamental knowledge about the formation of contracts, breach of contracts, and remedies for the breach of contracts. Become familiar with the terminology, policies and procedures applied to: estate planning, wills, trusts, estate taxes, estate sales, and joint tenancy.
Family and criminal law are other principal subjects covered in this program. Family law specializes in: divorce, separation, custody, adoption, guardianship, and community property. Criminal law covers: common law, statutory crimes and punishment, crime classification, principles of liability, and basic criminal procedure concepts.
The Everest College - Phoenix Paralegal Program is the only ABA approved Paralegal Program.
The paralegal program at the Phoenix Campus is the only ABA approved Everest College Paralegal program.
